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Started by Kevin Fox, 02/24/2003 09:45PM
Posted 02/24/2003 09:45PM Opening Post
Hi All
Below are my first attempts at Jupiter and Saturn.
I am using a 10" LX-50 with a 3Com Home Connect webcam and a mogg adapter, images were stacked in K3CCD. After seeing all the beautiful pics posted by others it seems the Toucam is the webcam of choice. My question is, Will I ever be able to get the same quality images with the 3Com or is the Toucam a better camera to work with? Group opinions are appreciated.
All this is new to me and I don't want to start out with a webcam that has no potential for improvement.
Thanks in Advance
Kevin

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Posted 02/24/2003 11:59PM #1
Kevin,

From the images they seems to be very good for a start.
I am sure if you continue to image with your existing equipment you will get better as it goes along. I've seen good planetary images using the 3COM home connect as well.
Posted 02/25/2003 10:14PM #2
Those are VERY good for a first try! Keep practicing with that camera and I'm sure you will get even better images. I have heard that the ToUcam is one of the best for planetary work, followed by the Vesta Pro camera.

See my work with a Vesta Pro on my site:

www.geocities.com/tegwilym2/astrophotos

Tom